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Officials pose for a group photo at the conference in Kigali
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Rwanda: Conference on reproductive health ends with pledge to improve women's well-being

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Women who attended the event during cervical and breast cancer screening in Bugesera. Courtesy
Health

Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate cervical cancer ahead of WHO targets

Friday, August 15, 2025
BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo
Health

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
A cancer patient undergoes chemotherapy treatment. Studies have revealed that one in five commonly used cancer drugs in LMICs are substandard. Photo by Reuters

Substandard cancer drugs a global scandal and public health emergency for LMICs

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Esophageal cancer is emerging as an increasingly serious health concern in Rwanda, with new cases persistently rising over the past five years.
Health

RBC warns of late diagnosis as esophageal cancers nearly double in 5 years

Friday, July 11, 2025
Wildlife and bird photographer Will Wilson during exercise at the launch of 'the Walk with Will initiative.' Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Wildlife photographer's ‘Walk with Will’ raises cancer awareness, funds for patient support in Rwanda

Thursday, May 08, 2025
Alexandre Mugwaneza was referred to a doctor at Rwanda Cancer Centre (RCC) at Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital, in Kanombe, where he began treatment in January 2021.
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Men over 45: ‘Even if you feel fine, get screened since early prostate cancer detection can save your life’ – medic

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds.
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Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
In 2020, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) launched a campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027. Courtesy
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How far has Rwanda gone in eliminating cervical cancer?

Saturday, March 22, 2025
Dr. Cyprien Shyirambere, oncology program director for Partners In Health in Rwanda, records medical information after seeing patients for follow-up visits at PIH-supported Butaro District Hospital.
Health

Top 10 most common cancers in Rwanda

Friday, February 07, 2025
Angeline Usanase, 75, first learned she had cervical cancer in October 2017. Courtesy
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Early detection saved my life: Testimony of a cervical cancer survivor

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Health workers attend to the patients at Burera Health Post. The government is set to implement a new strategic plan is to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage. Craish Bahizi
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How Rwanda’s new Rwf7tn strategy plans to improve healthcare

Tuesday, February 04, 2025